LORETTA

“I don't understand” my voice came out in a whisper. “What do you mean Heath is back for me?”

Father leaned back in his chair, looking genuinely pleased with himself in a way that made me both anxious and exasperated

“Did you really think I was going to leave you all alone to Fitzpatrick without any backup?” He asked with pursed lips. “I know Elion has many tricks up his sleeve. What did he do to make you fall for him, hmm? Was he nice to you, buy you flowers or was it something more?”

“Father!” I snapped, “Are you going to tell me why Heath is coming back...